Location: Syracuse is a city located in central New York, known for its rich history, vibrant culture, and educational institutions, including Syracuse University. The city features a variety of attractions, such as the Erie Canal Museum, the Onondaga Lake Park, and the Rosamond Gifford Zoo. Syracuse is also famous for its snowfall and winter sports, as well as events like the Great New York State Fair.
Facility: A not-for-profit healthcare institution offering a wide range of medical and surgical services, including specialized departments such as oncology, cardiovascular care, and robotic surgery.
Opportunity:- Seeking NP/PA to start on May 2025!
- Practice Setting: NICU Level III
- Dates of Coverage: beginning May 28Th, 2025
- How Many Neonatologists in Your Group? 3
- How Many Pediatricians in Your Group? only pediatricians are our current neonatologists
- How Many Pediatric Mid-Levels in Your Group? 6 plus 1 per diem
- Will Other Neonatologists Provide Coverage During Locums Coverage Dates?: no we have 3 full-time neonatologists
- Will the Locums be Responsible for Supervising Other Health Care Providers? Yes, RNs in the NICU and other ancillary staff as needed, but no other NNPs
- Describe Support Staff: Neonatologist present during the day and on call available 24 hours otherwise
- Number of Exam Rooms: 16 bed unit
- Average Number of Admissions Per Day: 0-2 average per shift
- Total Number of Beds: 16 bed NICU unit coverage with coverage for well baby problems only during nightshift
- NICU Level: Level III
- Is the Locum Tenens Physician Required to Attend C-Sections? Yes
- Is the Locum Tenens Physician Required to Cover the Level I (Well-Baby) Nursery? Yes
- Is the Locum Tenens Physician Required to Transfer Neonates? No
- Describe Referral/Transfer Protocol: No transport requirement with this position.
- Regional center with Level IV NICU is only about 5 mins away and they manage all transports in the region.
- Average Number of Patients Per Day: 8-9
- Documentation System/EMR: EPIC
- Neonatal Required Procedures:
- Nursery Level III/NICU
- Ventilation Management
- Invasive (ETT)
- Non-invasive (BiPAP/CPAP)
- Chest Tube Insertion
- Exchange Transfusions
- UAC/UVC placement, LPs
- Evaluation & Management of Acute Volume/BP Issues
- Insertion of Central Line
- Insertion of Arterial Line
- Diagnostic/Therapeutic Taps
Compensation: Competitive weekly pay and malpractice included.
